Military Service & Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that Rebecca F. Layng of State College, Pennsylvania, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Rebecca is the daughter of Ken and Megan Layng.
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Tim Ryan (OH-13) introduced H.R. 1465, the Medical Evaluation Parity for Service Members (MEPS) Act. The bill, which has strong bipartisan support and the support of a large number of military and mental health advocacy groups, will help the military identify behavioral health issues and improve suicide prevention by instituting a mental health assessment for all incoming military recruits.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s foreign policy address on the U.S. response to confronting the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL):
“ISIL was building its capabilities and organizational support long before its territorial advances this past summer. Able to operate unchecked, the group has made significant advances, gaining ground, treasure, and weapons.
Bellefonte, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) is calling on the Senate to take action on a series of House-passed bills that would improve the mental health of veterans and active military and address the unemployment disparity facing the nation’s veteran population.